CM20 1BU is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Little Parndon in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Little Parndon and Hare Street ward and the Harlow constituency.
This is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for CM20 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00110951 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM20 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM20 1BU.
409
49
£ 45,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM20 1BU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CM20 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (49) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM20 1BU. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CM20 1BU is above average at 93 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Pemberley Academy
Little Parndon Primary Academy
Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery
Bmat Stem Academy
The Downs Primary School and Nursery
Freshwaters Primary Academy
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
Burnt Mill Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Harlow Labour Social Club0.5 km
- Harlow Playhouse Cafe Bar0.6 km
- The Clock House0.6 km
- The William Aylmer (J D Wetherspoon)0.4 km
- Willow0.4 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Next0.8 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Now Nutrition0.6 km
- Savers0.7 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Yummy Turkish Pizza And Wraps0.7 km
- Brick Lane Bagel Co.0.6 km
- Burger King0.6 km
- Cafe Elite0.5 km
- Compass Group PLC0.9 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-op0.5 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Atlantic Fish Bar / Pita Gyros0.8 km
- Fancy Fry0.5 km
- Kebabish Harlow0.6 km
- Subway0.6 km
- TS Bubble Tee0.6 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Town1.1 km
- Roydon3.6 km
- Harlow Mill3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Wych Elm0.2 km
- Wych Elm0.2 km
- Ram Gorse0.3 km
- Princess Alexandra Hospital0.3 km
- Ram Gorse0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM201BU · Data under Open Government Licence